City of Bloomington

Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe says he empathizes with people who are rent-burdened, but that doesn't mean he supports the idea of rent control.

The American Legion Post 635 Honor Guard in Normal hosted a remembrance for several dozen spectators outside the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington on Wednesday morning, marking 23 years since the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and rural Pennsylvania.

There was a disgusting smell in part of Bloomington on Monday. Police told Unit 5 the odor was extremely unpleasant, but it did not appear to be anything dangerous.

The Bloomington City Council is scheduled to vote during its regular meeting Monday on an emergency declaration that would enable the Salvation Army shelter to expand indoor capacity over the winter months.

A second candidate has announced a run for the Bloomington City Council in Ward 9: model architect Abby Scott. The election is in 2025.

The city council on Monday approved contributing its $450,000 portion for architectural and engineering services for the new parking garage and Connect Transit transfer center.

Three groups, including the Revivalists, shared what they think are the most innovative ways to getting more units into the neighborhood, including infill, a community land trust and cohousing.

The city of Bloomington has awarded grants to more than three dozen small businesses for various rehabilitation projects. The money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The city got $13.4 million from the COVID relief bill.

The source of the paint spill was a business along Gill Street, according to a statement from the City of Bloomington. The business was not identified.

The mayor of Bloomington said the loss of 100 jobs in downtown Bloomington will not be a long-term setback to revitalizing the area.